How to remove Antivirus Protection 2012

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Antivirus Protection 2012

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A Antivirus Protection 2012 can be used to install malware after claiming that it has found and removed security threats, or it can be used to make false claims of discovered malware and deceive users into buying additional products to remove it.

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How to manually remove Antivirus Protection 2012 guide. Only for ADVANCED users.

Step 1: Basic check for Antivirus Protection 2012 activity

Check running processes on your system. Usually you can find Antivirus Protection 2012 process running. Use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons combination to open system information window and click Processes tab. Scroll down the whole list and try to find the process named like Antivirus Protection 2012. If you find Antivirus Protection 2012 process running, right click on it and choose “End Process”. It will disable Antivirus Protection 2012 for the current Windows session, but remember that if you do not completely remove Antivirus Protection 2012 using next steps, then your PC will stay vulnerable to malware attack. Next steps are much more important in removing Antivirus Protection 2012.

Step 2: Disconnect your PC from the Internet

Prevent the malware from leaking or spreading your personal data. Rogue Application usually uses the Internet to transfer all possible and important information you have. Some Rogue Applications are not so “Active” and they can simply disable some Windows features and options. To disconnect your PC from the Internet you need to plug-off LAN cable (if you use LAN connection) or to turn of the Wi-Fi module (if you use Wi-Fi Internet connection). Most of (not 100%) Rogue Applications can not access Wi-Fi module preferences. Turning off the Internet will disable Antivirus Protection 2012 from transferring any data from your PC.

Step 3: Enter the safe mode.

The next step is very important in removing Antivirus Protection 2012. After turning off the Internet and disabling Antivirus Protection 2012 process you will need to reboot your PC in so-called Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a Windows mode which allows you to start the System using only important applications and services. Safe Mode does not usually allow Antivirus Protection 2012 to load when the system boots (!!!but exceptions can appear!!!). Choose Restart in Windows Start menu and wait until the screen turns off.

After that you have to follow the next instructions according to the versions of Microsoft Windows you use:

Windows XP:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Select Safe Mode from Windows Advanced Options Menu and press ENTER.

Windows Vista, 7:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Use the arrow keys from Windows Advanced Options Menu in order to select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10:

Press and hold the Shift button when left-clicking the Restart button on Windows log-on screen.

Step 4: Removing virus files

Having booted your PC in Safe mode you have to start cleaning your PC manually by deleting every file associated with Antivirus Protection 2012 one by one. Here is the list of all files associated with Antivirus Protection 2012. Delete all files listed below using the Shift+Delete buttons combination. Always double check the file name as sometimes Rogue Applications use very similar filenames as very important system files do and you can mistakenly remove important system file what will harm your system and you will not be able to boot your PC at all.

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In most cases, a user installs Antivirus Protection 2012 after seeing a notification that his computer is infected with a virus.

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I detected Antivirus Protection 2012 on my computer. What do I do?

Scan your computer for viruses and malware and remove Antivirus Protection 2012 from the system. Do not believe every pop-up message displayed on websites.

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What damage can Antivirus Protection 2012 do to my computer?

Antivirus Protection 2012 can infect your computer with another virus and offer to sell you “effective” anti-virus protection to remove it. It can also block your operating system and ask you to pay to unblock it, or ask you to make a donation. In other words, Antivirus Protection 2012 will try to squeeze money out of you.